Saobhaidhean of the Gàidhealtachd
In this Scotland’s Nature blog post (29 July 2023), Roddy Maclean explores the widespread presence of the element saobhaidh ‘animal den’ within the Highland landscape. Leugh ann an Gàidhlig / Read in Gaelic
Geography fieldwork resources – primary and secondary
The Field Studies Council (FSC) have announced the return of the Geographical Association’s annual celebration of fieldwork, #NationalFieldworkFortnight. Unfortunately this does not fit with the Scottish school holiday calendar. However, the FSC have put together some fantastic free resources and ways to get involved, at any time. These resources are [...]
Young Scot NEC holders can access historic places for just £1!
Young people’s money can go further this year, thanks to an initiative between the National Trust for Scotland, Historic Environment Scotland and Historic Houses, which offers £1 entry to Young Scot National Entitlement Card (NEC) holders.
When climate change first went ‘viral’
This article in The Conversation (12 May 2023) explores how ‘Climate change first ‘went viral’ exactly 70 years ago’.
Scottish Outdoor Access Code: FREE Teachers Activity Workshop @ Banchory Academy – 22nd February 16:30 – 18:00
This free in-person workshop delivered by Cairngorms Ranger Service and NatureScot is for teachers of pupils of all ages. This takes place Wednesday 22nd February 16:30 – 18:00 (refreshments from 16:00). Exploring the newly designed Scottish Outdoor Access Code (SOAC) on line education pack, participants will learn about SOAC, links [...]
Interested in a green career, or advising young people about relevant skills pathways?
Check out this new Green Jobs for Nature website. It is designed as a platform to promote and showcase ecology and environmental management careers.
Exploring the UK’s wetlands – BBC Bitesize
Wetlands include marshes, swamps and bogs. Learn about wetlands in the UK with this BBC Bitesize guide to Primary Geography. Examples include Flanders Moss National Nature Reserve (NNR) in Scotland.
New careers resources to inspire more students to study geography and GIS
Esri UK have announced a new Careers with GIS website (10 June 2022). This is designed to inspire more students to study geography and GIS at GCSE, A-level and degree level, by highlighting the rewarding and exciting careers that these subjects unlock. The rich variety of jobs included demonstrates how geospatial technology [...]
